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PX03 XMH

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,758 mi
Last recorded71,758 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 XMH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 71,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,484 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blade rubbers deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,018 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,222 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly damageed

Offside boot floor damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall slightly damageed

Offside boot floor damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside boot floor damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,744 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 56,349 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,649 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyrewall damage/not reached cord

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres perishing slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2006 12,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

power steering belt cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,384 miles

power steering belt cracked

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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PX03 XMH is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX03 XMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PX03 XMH registered?

PX03 XMH is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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